About Lake County Health Department Grand Avenue Health Center
This clinic operates under a SLIDING SCALE model.This means that it MAY NOT be free depending on your income.You will be required to prove financial need in order to receive free services or services at a reduced cost.This is a health care center funded by the federal government.This means even if you have no insurance you can be covered.The center is also income based for those making an income.This health center can cover services such as checkups, treatment, pregnancy care (where applicable), immunizations and child care (where applicable), prescription medicine and mental and substance abuse where applicable.Contact them at the number provided for full details.Lake County Health Department Grand Avenue Health Center is a Community Health Center.In order to get more information on this clinic, click on the icons below. You may be required to join for free in order to access full contact information.
The Health Department, through the Community Health Center, offers a broad spectrum of personal and community services directed at individuals and families of all races, genders and ages who are unable to access the private medical sector.
Services available
Adult Primary Care
Adult physicals
Treatment of acute and chronic illness
Preventive Care
Screening for breast and cervical cancer
Screening for colon cancer
Testing, Treatment, Counseling for Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV/AIDS
Mental Health Services (referral through primary care physician - available at Belvidere Medical Building location only)
Diagnostic evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychiatric assessment
Crisis intervention for adults
Pediatrics
The Pediatrics Clinic provides complete care to children from birth to age 18. The staff is experienced and enjoys working with children. If you wish, you can choose the care team you want your child to visit regularly. This helps us get to know you and your child's needs.
It is our goal to give your child the best quality care. Our well child visits give a complete and caring picture of your child's needs. We take care of children when they are sick and when they are well. We make sure they are growing like they should.
Services available
Same day sick care appointments
Regular health care check ups
Physical assessments, diagnosis and treatment
Referral and follow-up
Developmental assessments
Laboratory testing
Hearing and dental screening as well as basic vision testing
Immunizations
Care for acute illnesses
Free language assistance available
Eligibility
All Lake County residents
Third party billing for Medicaid, Medicare or insurance is available
Clients may request an application for a sliding fee scale
Clients with managed care insurance will need to verify the hospital that is associated with their plan.
No one is denied services due to inability to pay
Hours
Mon.: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
(Medical closes at 5 p.m.)
Tues. and Thurs.: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wed. and Fri.: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the Lake County Health Department Grand Avenue Health Center website listed above to see what the level is needed for free care.
Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2023
| Persons In Family Household | Poverty Guideline Salary per year |
|---|
| 1 | $14,580 |
| 2 | $19,720 |
| 3 | $24,860 |
| 4 | $30,000 |
| 5 | $35,140 |
| 6 | $40,280 |
| 7 | $45,420 |
| 8 | $50,560 |
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get reduced or free services from some clinics, they use a sliding fee scale based on your income.When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.
Health Care Center
Federal Healthcare
This is a health care center funded by the federal government. This means even if you have no insurance you can be covered.The center is also income based for those making an income. This health center can cover services such as checkups, treatment,pregnancy care (where applicable), immunizations and child care (where applicable), prescription medicine and mental andsubstance abuse where applicable. Contact them at the number provided for full details.
Community Health
Lake County Health Department Grand Avenue Health Center is a Community Health Center.
